Local industry pivotal in boosting economy, employment generation: Dy CM
JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Thursday said that the local industry plays a pivotal role in employment generation besides helping in boosting the economy of a particular region. “The role of local industrial sector is of significant importance in ensuring that the economy of a particular area gets the necessary boost and the […]
Cross-country cycle expedition flagged off from Kashmir
Srinagar: A 4,000km cycle expedition from Kashmir to Kanyakumari began from here on Thursday to promote a pollution-free India. The expedition with several participants from Maharashtra, including two sexagenarians, was flagged off by the Deputy Inspector General, Central Kashmir Range, Rajiv Pande from the iconic Lal Chowk here. The cycle rally will travel across the […]
Locals rue dilapidated condition of Awantipora bridge
Say it can prove fatal anytime Pulwama: A big hole in the main bridge connecting Awantipora with Tral in Chandigram in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district can prove fatal anytime, say locals demanding the immediate attention of the higher ups. The residents of Chandigram said that the main bridge connecting Awantipora and Tral was constructed just […]
Sakeena Itoo inspects GMC, Associated Hospital Jammu, takes stock of medical facilities
Chairs meet, reviews progress on ongoing projects of GMC Inaugurates ICU at Super Speciality Hospital JAMMU: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, conducted an extensive inspection of Government Medical College (GMC) and Super Speciality Hospital (SSH) Jammu to assess the medical facilities, evaluate ongoing works and ensure effective functioning […]
DC Srinagar takes spot review of arrangements for Republic Day
Directs line Departments to ensure seamless preparations for smooth & peaceful conduct of the event SRINAGAR: In connection with celebrations of forthcoming Republic-Day-2025, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud Din Bhat Thursday visited Bakshi Stadium to take on site review of the preparatory activities and arrangements being put in place by the respective […]
35th UTLCC: CS advocates tough action against online scammers to safeguard public
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired the 35th Union Territory Level Coordination Committee (UTLCC) meeting convened by Reserve Bank of India, Jammu branch here. The meeting was aimed to discuss issues related to unauthorised deposits, fraudulent activities of unregulated entities and sharing of market intelligence among the stakeholders. Regional Director, RBI, Jammu, Principal Secretary, […]
Gold Smith held at Bijbehara for using fraudulent means: Police
Srinagar: Police in Srinagar apprehended an individual involved in the sale of counterfeit gold ornaments, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that police received a written complaint by Nisar Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Bindoo Kokernag, at present living in Srinagar and working as a storekeeper at Lalmandi Srinagar, stating therein that he had […]
Health Minister appeals public not to panic
Says investigation underway to ascertain actual cause of deaths JAMMU: Aimed to address the growing public concerns about the deaths in Budhal village of Rajouri district, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today said that investigations are underway to ascertain the actual cause behind these unfortunate deaths. While speaking […]
Rana visits Akhnoor, cautions officers against unnecessary delay in execution of projects
Calls for focussed soil conservation measures in Kalidhar Range JAMMU: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, on Tuesday directed the officers to expedite completion of Water Supply Schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission besides accelerating irrigation and flood control projects in Akhnoor. The Minister was reviewing the […]
CEO Ganderbal conducts surprise visit to winter tutorial schools
Ganderbal: Surjeet Kumar Sharma, Chief Education Officer, Ganderbal, conducted a surprise visit to various winter tutorial schools in Zone Tullamulla. Accompanied by SO Planning Mohammad Farooq and other senior officials from the Chief Education Office, Ganderbal, the visit aimed to take a comprehensive note of the functioning of these schools. The visit commenced from MS […]
